In Focus : The Republic of Park Royal
Excelsior Studios www . excelsior . london is spearheading a cultural movement in the Park Royal area . Starting with the Excelsior artist studios that opened last year , the owner Johnny Brewin is now expanding to four further studios in the area . Together with other studio providers , Artistic Spaces and Queenrollhouse , there is a developing critical mass and an emerging creative hub .
There is a symbiotic relationship with the surrounding industry and businesses . Public artwork is springing up in the area and these creative industries bring a ripple effect of employment , economic benefits and benefits for the local communities and businesses .
These hubs demonstrate resilient business models that could serve as an example for more mixed uses of our high streets . For example , a car workshop , flower shop and creatives all under one roof . The more commercial businesses pay higher rent to allow for more affordable rent for creatives .
Rather than developer-led regeneration , this exemplifies a community and grassroots-led approach which is strongly in line with the GLA ’ s ethos and policies around protecting creative workspaces in the capital .
Ealing ’ s Plan for Good Jobs Towards an inclusive economy
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